Job Description
Interested in driving innovation in agriculture?
Company Bio
The world of agriculture and the feed industry is rapidly evolving. CBS Bio Platforms is at the leading-edge — an innovation-focused company that researches, develops, and manufactures a wide range of bio-based products used in feed, food, and industrial applications. CBS is a pioneer and leader in enzymes and other bio-based feed technology options, leveraging 40 years of research and development.
The company was established in 1984 and is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, with manufacturing and warehouse locations in Canada as our new distribution hub and research facility in Volga, South Dakota, serving customers internationally.
If you are looking for an innovative work environment where you work with great people and truly make a difference, we would love to hear from you!
The Opportunity
The Production Operator, under the direction of the Production Supervisor, will primarily be responsible to ensure outputs meet production schedules, safety and quality standards, as well as customer needs. This position will ensure high standards of workmanship and efficiency. The Production Operator must possess the ability to perform strenuous physical labour and ability to lift heavy objects, walk, and stand for long periods of time.
Your Impact
- Ensure compliance with company policies and standards for cost control, waste reduction, quality, safety, and complete and on-time delivery
- Ensure high standards of workmanship and efficiency
- Ensure outputs meet production schedules, safety and quality standards, as well as customer needs
- Detect equipment malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust machine, controls, or control media within capabilities as required to ensure quality of production
- Ensure proper use of required personal protective equipment at all times
- Follow manufacturing and processing procedures, set machine or equipment controls, carry out production and inspection processes
- Perform daily maintenance and safety checks on all equipment and tools
- Mark, record, and report defective products
- Maintain a clean working area free from dirt and debris between tasks and at end of day
- Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity, product quality, and safety
- Closely monitor machines for signs of problems while ensuring output is meeting set specifications
- Communicate with supervisor, production control, quality, and other warehouse personnel for assignments and to resolve machining or quality issues
- Operate and tend production equipment
- Remove parts or completed products from conveyors and manually pack goods into bags, boxes, or other containers
Your Experience, Skills & Education
- High school diploma or GED is preferred
- Experience working in an agriculture manufacturing or similar industries preferred
- Ability to perform strenuous physical labour
- Ability to lift heavy objects, walk, and stand for long periods of time
- Ability to operate required equipment (eg. fork lift) in a safe and responsible manner
- Ability to respond quickly in a dynamic and changing environment
- Ability to work individually as well as part of a team
- Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
- Ability to prioritize and manage conflicting demands
Why you will love working here:
- We are doing exciting things, growing, learning and changing the landscape in our industry!
- Our innovative culture promotes the ability to make a real impact each day.
- Our growth provides learning opportunities and career paths for strong performers.
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Extended Health care
- Vision care
- Dental care
- 401K matching
- Vacation – 2 weeks to start
- Company staff events
CBS Bio Platforms embraces diversity and strives to foster an environment that brings the power of diversity to life. We are building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills as diverse as our client base. All qualified applicants will receive consideration. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, simply let us know and we’ll work with you to ensure you have a positive experience.
We hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don’t meet every point on the posting, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply. While all applicants are appreciated, only those who are selected for next steps will be contacted.
For more information on CBS Bio Platforms, please visit… www.cbsbioplatforms.com